Medicare beneficiaries will have doctor’s fees every time they go to the doctor’s office. If you enroll in a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, however, you can reduce or completely eliminate these costs, dependent on the plan you choose. Since there are 10 Medigap plans to choose from, you’ll want to look over what your doctor’s fees are before choosing a plan.

What are Medicare Doctor Fees?

These are following fees that you may owe with Original Medicare when you see your doctor:

  • Part B deductible (partB_deduct})

    • and

  • Part B coinsurance (20% of the doctor)
  • Part B copays
  • Excess charges: (Up to 15% more, if you see a doctor that does not accept Medicare Assignment

How Does Medigap Cover Doctor’s Fees?

Here’s how Medigap covers doctor’s office fees:

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